Carefusion recalls Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Trays with potential air leaks. This may cause air buildup in patients. Affected units have specific batch numbers.
The Universal Drainage Set (UDS) may contain valves that leak internally which may result in the introduction of up to 30cc of air into the patient.
Carefusion is recalling Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Trays that may leak air into patients. This risk could lead to air buildup in the body, which might cause complications for patients using medical drainage systems.
The drainage tray may have internal leaks in the valves that allow up to 30cc of air to enter the patient's system. This air buildup could cause complications in medical drainage procedures.
Patients using medical catheter drainage systems with the recalled Thora-Para 5 Fr trays are most at risk. Healthcare providers and patients who have the specific batch numbers listed are affected.
Check for the Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Tray with catalog number OTP5000. Affected units have batch numbers including 0001319437 through 0001346992.
Inspect the drainage tray for signs of internal valve leaks, though the recall does not specify visual indicators.
The recall is due to potential internal valve leaks in the drainage tray that could introduce up to 30cc of air into the patient's system.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider or manufacturer for guidance.
Affected batch numbers include 0001319437, 0001320128, 0001321277, 0001321728, 0001322907, 0001324316, 0001332577, 0001334404, 0001335108, 0001336587, 0001337314, 0001338451, 0001339415, 0001341205, 0001342585, 0001344650, 0001346669, and 0001346992.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carefusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2646-2020 — Carefusion Carefusion Hello, I own a Carefusion that is covered by recall Z-2646-2020 from Carefusion. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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